Exercises
CHAPTER 4
PART 1
Words in Context
1. We could not understand the e, cryptic code.
2. The j,meticulous housekeeper dusted the room twice each day.
3. The I, zealous citizen group worked day and night to prevent the historic landmark from being destroyed.
4. If we could b, augment our parking facilities, we would serve more people.
5. If you don’t use a child car seat, you will h, jeopardize your daughter’s safety.
6. The a, accolade of the purple Heart has been awarded to many soldiers serving in Irag and Afghanistan.
7. People who become d, complacent about their health and do not get regular check ups are putting themselves at risk.
8. In some states, a breath analysis test is I, mandatory if a driver is stopped on suspicion of drunk driving.
9. The horse and chariot are now k, obsolete in warfare.
10. Products from crude oil are used to f, fabricate plastic wrap.
PART 2
Words in Context
1. History texts usually discuss events in b, chronological order.
2. The winner of American Idol received the a, adulation of her fans.
3. Thanksgiving dinners usually have a c,copious amount of food.
4. Being awarded the Oscar war the I,pinnacle of the actor’s career.
5. The f,euphemism “pass on” is sometimes used to mean “die.”
6. The office worker tried to d,cultivate the friendship of his supervisor.
7. So far, the dancers in the marathon have been on the dance floor for eighteen k,successive hours.
8. Practicing e,discretion, the lawyer refused to discuss the case with outsiders.
9. If you j,procrastinate about buying the computer, you may miss the sale.
10. The physician’s caring manner had a h,mitigating effect on my fear of the medical test.
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